Groundwater Specialist

International Groundwater Resource Assessment Centre

Delft, The Netherlands

 

Description

 

IGRAC (The International Groundwater Resource Assessment Centre) is the UNESCO global groundwater centre which also works under auspices of the World Meteorological Organization and has a close cooperation with the International Association of Hydrogeologists. Since 2003, IGRAC provides independent content and process support to assessment, monitoring, management and governance of internationally shared groundwaters. The centre promotes and facilitates worldwide exchange of groundwater knowledge and contributes to assessment of the global groundwater resources. The junior/medior groundwater specialist participates in the development and implementation of all major IGRAC activities, including the Global Groundwater Monitoring Network programme and the assessment of internationally shared aquifers within the ISARM programme (www.isarm.org). The specialist updates the content of the Global Groundwater Information System (GGIS) and oversees further GGIS software development. The duties also include organising, conducting and follow-up of meetings and workshops organised by IGRAC in various parts of the World.

 

Requirements

 

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in hydrogeology or related environmental science area is required. Additional formal training in GIS and ICT would be an asset. A candidate is a skilled ESRI GIS user. IGRAC is a small-size centre, working globally with many different partners. Communication is a key to our work and often as important as technical skills. Therefore, a successful candidate needs to have strong interpersonal skills in an international context. The candidate is able to build and maintain a strong professional network and to organise and structure the work in a clear and efficient way. Work experience will be considered as advantageous for the junior position. Candidates with a several years of work experience will be considered for the medior position. Fluency in oral and written English is required as English is the working language at IGRAC. Knowledge of additional United Nations languages is desirable.

 

More information and applications

 

Applications, including a letter of motivation and CV should be sent to IGRAC by e-mail to Neno Kukuric: info@un-igrac.org no later than 20 February 2013.